Climate Change Data

CHIRON Group SE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:6,523 t CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:27,566 MWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:833,190 tons (2021)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Employee Well-being
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Adopted a climate strategy aiming for CO2-neutral production by 2025.
  • Reduced total waste volume by 31.5% at Tuttlingen and Neuhausen plants (compared to 2018).
  • Reduced liquid waste by 56.4% at Tuttlingen and Neuhausen plants (compared to 2018).

Social Achievements

  • Offered training in eleven technical and commercial professions.
  • Received the "Germany's best training companies" seal for four consecutive years.
  • Implemented initiatives to support employees returning from parental leave.
  • Main sponsor of local events like the Run & Fun town race.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Compliance Management System in 2015.
  • Provided compliance training to 100 Sales employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve CO2-neutral production globally by 2025.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase annual green power production to 2,139 MWh by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce electricity and gas consumption by 12% between 2022 and 2026.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing CO2 emissions across global operations.
  • Managing waste and wastewater effectively.
  • Ensuring sustainable supply chain practices.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented a climate strategy with four levers: energy efficiency, green energy production, green power purchase, and emissions compensation.
  • Improved waste separation and recycling.
  • Required binding self-disclosure from suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Binding self-disclosure from suppliers on ethical and corporate guidelines, applicable laws and regulations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, VDA 6.4, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015, DIN EN ISO 50001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

The CHIRON Group's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and strategies.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Micro5 machining center (low energy consumption)
  • AM Cube 3D metal printer (reduces material costs and transport)
  • CMS machine refurbishment (extends lifecycle, reduces energy demand).

Awards & Recognition

  • Germany's best training companies